Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 789 - 752: Has Xuanyuan Yangguang Returned? (Part 2)
The human race cultivator Xuanyuan Yangguang pursued the Dao and unexpectedly encountered the Vermilion Bird. To preserve its divine nature, he mainly focused on collecting world fragments, supplemented by countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures, to build the Vermilion Bird Tower, attempting to heal its severe wounds with abundant fire energy.
After settling the remnant soul of the Vermilion Bird, Xuanyuan Yangguang, upon learning the truth, vowed to find the Three Divine Beasts to save the world, never to return once he set off.
As time passed, the divine essence of the Divine Beast Vermilion Bird dissipated, and its remaining power dwindled. Complete the task within the specified time to receive generous rewards.
Task 1: Enter the Vermilion Bird Tower and speak with the Vermilion Bird. Reward: +1 Divine Nature
The Vermilion Bird Tower: A tower specifically built by Xuanyuan Yangguang for the Divine Beast Vermilion Bird, used for healing. The entire tower is constructed of heavenly materials and earthly treasures and can absorb a large amount of frenzied fire energy. Please enter the tower with caution.
"I see..." Jiang Yuan sighed deeply after carefully reading through the details.
According to Senior Lin Yao and combined with the task interpretation, one can sketch a simple outline of Xuanyuan Yangguang’s life.
He was a native of the Wilderness World. After the human race’s defeat in the war between two tribes, they migrated their kin to remote settlements that were eventually forgotten.
Though the specific birth time of Xuanyuan Yangguang is unknown, it’s hard to imagine an ordinary person surviving for long in a world ravaged by demon beasts.
Born with extraordinary talents, Xuanyuan Yangguang embarked on the path of cultivation after comprehending a fragmentary cultivation technique.
Facing the racial hatred and tragic fate of his kin, he was combative, with a single-minded desire to annihilate demon beasts and bring humanity back in triumph, righting the wrongs.
It was only after meeting the Vermilion Bird that he began sealing the Elder Dragon and Stone Tiger, and it must have been during this period he had a fleeting encounter with Senior Lin Yao.
How many years could he have lived like this? How did he manage it?
"With selfish desires, devolving into a demon, lusting for pleasure—Xuanyuan Yangguang, already full of indignation, must have his anger doubled when facing the Elder Dragon and Stone Tiger." He thought, sighing heavily.
The little Lark, having just woken up, rubbed its eyes with its wings while marveling at the magnificent Vermilion Bird Tower before it, exclaiming, "Wow! Sir, is this the sealed place? It’s quite beautiful! Are the fierce beasts inside the tower or beneath it? Can I see too?"
"I’m afraid not," Jiang Yuan shook his head, "The tower is filled with violent fire energy. Although you have studied the fire element technique, your realm is too low to withstand it. For safety’s sake, I will shield you, and you should rest for a while."
A bit disappointed, the Lark obediently nodded, "Alright! I’ll listen to Sir’s instructions!"
Yuan Man, assessing the situation, was unable to perceive the internal conditions of the tower, thus curiously asked, "Has Mr. Jiang already figured out the details of this tower? Are you really planning to enter?"
His mind shifted as he tucked the little Lark into the pet bar, Jiang Yuan nodded with a smile, "I’ve deduced some things. If possible, I suggest City Lord Yuan join in as well; it’s a rare opportunity to broaden one’s horizons."
Once inside, you can see the Divine Beast, an opportunity too rare to pass up.
"I’ll do my best," she replied, gathering her energy and remaining vigilant.
After circling around the Vermilion Bird Tower, they indeed found a stone door.
Jiang Yuan stepped forward, felt around, and confirmed it was indeed the entrance, setting off his internal alarm, "Look here, dust whipped up by the wind over the years almost fills these brick seams, yet the stone door remains immaculate without a speck of dust, implying..."
"Someone has been here recently?!" Yuan Man raised her eyebrow, lowering her voice, "Or perhaps someone frequently comes and goes through this door, maybe even residing inside now. Could it be the seniors who sealed the fierce beasts?"
"No, it should be the ones who destroyed landmarks and oases," he recalled the Cloud Beasts that burst out of the Mist Cloud earlier, realizing Chu Huai’an is a Beast Tamer!
What does he plan to do?
Much like the demon monk desired to possess the Nine Netherworld Peach, does Chu Huai’an also wish to tame the Vermilion Bird?
"Creak~"
The Physical Strength Bar increasing in length enhanced Jiang Yuan’s strength, allowing him to effortlessly pull open the heavy stone door despite it depleting a fraction of his Physical Strength Bar.
"Phew!"
A wave of heat surged forth, and Yuan Man swiftly sidestepped it. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Despite that, some faint brown streaks appeared under her fair arm, and she sighed helplessly, "This isn’t just about high temperatures anymore.
The excessive fire energy gathered here causes a qualitative transformation, comparable to Abnormal Fire. Although I can resist with Spiritual Power, the attributes ultimately don’t match. For safety’s sake, I’d better stay outside and keep watch for Mr. Jiang."
Jiang Yuan entered the Wilderness World and for the first time directly felt the importance of attributes.
Cultivation techniques mismatched with spirit root attributes result in slow cultivation speed; encountering a mismatched attribute environment can unsettle even those at the Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm.
"Thank you, City Lord Yuan." Currently, the high temperature hasn’t harmed him, so he pondered for a moment, "Since someone frequently comes and goes, they’re either practicing a fire element technique or have other means. Stay vigilant outside and, if you truly encounter someone, avoid conflict and delay as much as possible."
Yuan Man pointed a finger on the back of his hand, extending a new green leaf, "Although we cannot teleport out of this place, we can teleport within a certain range. If you need to inject Spiritual Power, you can reach my side.
You must be cautious once inside, Mr. Jiang. If the fierce beast attacks and you can’t escape, you can summon me to assist."
"Woo~"
As they spoke, another even more violent power wrapped in the wind surged forth.
"Whoosh!"
Almost simultaneous with the wind, Jiang Yuan’s hidden wings automatically appeared and spread open, enveloping both him and Yuan Man.
The Health Bar lit up as a bright red number -620 floated past!
A similar number -400 floated over Yuan Man’s Health Bar!
[Triggered Fire Wings auto-activating team protection]
Jiang Yuan: ???
At critical moments, the system really does come through in the clutch!
"What is this..." Yuan Man just detected the dangerous aura, her body automatically shielded by a glow while being enveloped by enormous flame-imbued wings, immediately followed by the painful sensation of burning.
Luckily, being protected by the wings prevented more serious damage.
Strangely, upon closer inspection, the entire wings were actually composed of flames, emanating a strong oppression. Yet, when wrapping around her, they were gentle and soothing, not only preventing burns but even offering a refreshing cooling effect.
"Thanks for your timely help, sir," she said, sensing the formidable aura from Mr. Jiang’s wings on par with the tower’s overwhelming energy, leaving her both astounded and bewildered.
What on earth is his realm?
Though shielded, she couldn’t detect even a hint of Spiritual Power fluctuations from him, which was curious.
"City Lord Yuan, it’s safer to keep your distance," Jiang Yuan suggested, glancing at the leaf on his hand. With the system confirming the click would teleport him to a teammate, he recommended, "After I go in, I will close the stone door to prevent further violent energy leakage."
"Very well, I’ll be waiting outside for you," Yuan Man agreed, still shaken, curious about what kind of fierce beast was suppressed inside the tower.
With just a breath of its aura nearly causing her severe harm, could it truly be a Divine Beast?
The Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm was but a hair’s breadth from True Immortal, yet without completing the tribulation crossing and ascending to acquire divine nature and rebirth, one remained a cultivator, not an immortal, leaving a chasm in power between the two.
Mr. Jiang’s wings could contend equally, could they... be the wings of the Divine Beast Vermilion Bird?!
The more she thought, the more her heart raced, but Yuan Man knew where she stood.
Traversing as a near-useless Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm, she knew this fortuitous encounter was not meant for her.
Retreating a hundred meters away, she used Spiritual Power to set up a green shade protection shield, sitting cross-legged while extending her Divine Sense to perceive everything around.
"Creak~ Bang!"
The stone door closed. Facing the heatwave, Jiang Yuan traversed a corridor and then pushed open another stone door with destroyed runes, as an even more intense heat rushed at him, his vision suddenly expanded!
"Oh my god!"
His eyes widened as he gasped sharply in disbelief—it truly was the Vermilion Bird!
Before this moment, Jiang Yuan had never seen the Vermilion Bird’s form.
But now, as the massive, resplendent fire-red bird bathed in flames spread its wings, soaring gracefully in a luminous space, a thought crossed his mind: the Vermilion Bird should indeed be like this!
The esteemed Divine Beast Vermilion Bird exuded a divine brilliance, with an elegant demeanor, and feathers shimmering with splendid light. He just gazed in awe, not daring to even breathe heavily, afraid of disrupting the awe-inspiring scene before him.
"The scent of a human..." An indescribable voice echoed in his mind, and Jiang Yuan instantly imagined a beautiful and captivating figure bathing in flames—if the Vermilion Bird transformed, she would likely be an ice-cold queen type.
She switched positions with a wave of her wings, leaning forward, "Has Xuanyuan Yangguang returned?"
Those sharp, bright eyes, however, were utterly void.
Only then did Jiang Yuan realize—the Vermilion Bird was not corporeal, the flame-crown feathers on its head were semi-transparent.
Indeed, only a remnant soul remains now.
